“….for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Lord, Keep My Focus on You…

As I mentioned in an earlier post about affirmations I often use the affirmation, “Lord, keep my focus on you.” when people are getting on my nerves or are trying to upset me. I got that simple prayer from the title of this song that I’m going to share with you. “Lord, Keep My Focus on You” is written by Darcy Stanley and is published by the WILDS.

Lord, Keep My Focus on You

Sometimes I live my life just as You’ve planned.
Other times I struggle to obey your commands.
Choices I make each day determine if I’ll obey,
and follow You, trusting You.
Guide me I pray.

Lord, keep my focus on You each day,
though I am tempted to go my own way.
Help me to trust in You,
to live my life to honor You.
Lord, keep my focus on You.

Trials surround me Lord, I cry in despair,
though I know you’re with me and You hear every prayer.
Open my eyes to see that You know what’s best for me.
You’re ever near. Calm my fear. This is my plea.

Lord, keep my focus on You each day,
though I am tempted to go my own way.
Help me to trust in You,
to live my life to honor You.
Lord, keep my focus on You.

Even though the theme of this song is a prayer to keep our eyes on Christ through the choices we make each day and when hard times come, I find it a very appropriate prayer when people do things that make me mad, or do and say things that are hurtful. When this happens, I conciously forgive that person, and say “Lord, keep my focus on You.” This helps me not to dwell on the situation all day (or all week) and brings my focus back on the Lord.